International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology
2005 Volume 36, Number 2
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 12
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New Developments and Trends in Tertiary Mathematics Education: Or, More of the Same?
Annie Selden
This paper examines four developments, or trends, in tertiary mathematics education today: (1) technology as an engine driving pedagogical change; (2) the often difficult transition for students... More
pp. 131-147
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Transition from Secondary to Tertiary Mathematics: McMaster University Experience
Ann Kajander & Miroslav Lovric
The transition ('gap') between secondary and tertiary education in mathematics is a complex phenomenon covering a vast array of problems and issues. The aim of this paper is to present the ways in ... More
pp. 149-160
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The Gap between Secondary School and University Mathematics
Hing Sun Luk
It seems self-evident that there is a significant gap between secondary school and university mathematics, even though the gap may take different forms, which vary with different education systems ... More
pp. 161-174
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Curriculum Design and Tertiary Education
Meira Hockman
The past decade has seen enormous changes in the quality and quantity of mathematics taught at secondary school. These changes have had a cumulative effect on the readiness of mathematics students ... More
pp. 175-191
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Engaging Secondary School and University Teachers in Modelling: Some Experiences in South American Countries
Victor E. Martinez-Luaces
This article analyses mathematical modelling from several different perspectives and contrasts modelling with problem solving. Then it describes the ways in which modelling, applications, and... More
pp. 193-205
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Representing Numbers: Prime and Irrational
Rina Zazkis
This article draws an analogy between prime and irrational numbers with respect to how these numbers are defined and how they are perceived by learners. Excerpts are presented from two research... More
pp. 207-217
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Mathematical Discovery and "Affect": The "Effect" of Aha! Experiences on Undergraduate Mathematics Students
Peter G. Liljedahl
The AHA! experience-the moment of illumination on the heels of lengthy, and seemingly fruitless, intentional effort-has long been the basis for lore in mathematics. Unfortunately, such lore is... More
pp. 219-234
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Qualities of Professional Dialogue: Connecting Graduate Research on Teaching and the Undergraduate Teachers' Program
Roza Leikin
Undergraduate and graduate mathematics teacher education frameworks must ensure professional development of two groups of practitioners within the community of mathematics educators, namely pre... More
pp. 235-254
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The Genetic Approach to the Teaching of Algebra at Universities
Ildar S. Safuanov
In order to teach on the basis of the genetic approach, one should undertake an analysis consisting of the following two stages: (1) a genetic elaboration of the subject matter and (2) an analysis ... More
pp. 255-268
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Reference Framework for Describing and Assessing Students' Understanding in First Year Calculus
Larry Kannemeyer
This paper presents aspects of a study that investigates the development of an instrument, a reference framework, to analyse students' written responses to non-routine problems in a first year... More
pp. 269-285
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The Computer as an Aid in the Development of Geometrical Proficiency: A Differential Approach
Irina Gurevich, Dvora Gorev & Marita Barabash
The efficiency and modes of usage of computerized tools (DGE and some other types of tools) were studied in relation to: students' abilities; the routineness of a problem; and the type of course ... More
pp. 287-302
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Tertiary Mathematics Education for 2024
Derek Holton
In a future that is likely to be increasingly dominated by new technology, it is important to consider what mathematics is and how it might be taught. This article discusses these and related... More
pp. 303-313
